Martin Custom Shop 42 Style OM Torch Motif Italian Alpine Spruce/Cocobolo w/Case 3072694

This Martin Custom Shop OM was built exclusively for Tone Shop Guitars and combines classic Style 42 aesthetics with carefully selected premium tonewoods. The Italian Alpine spruce top is paired with cocobolo back and sides, producing a clear, responsive voice with strong note separation, rich overtones, and excellent dynamic range. Adirondack spruce Golden Era scalloped bracing enhances projection and responsiveness while maintaining the balanced tonal character associated with the OM body shape.

Visually, the guitar blends refined appointments with Custom Shop craftsmanship. European flamed maple binding frames the body, while Style 45 abalone pearl surrounds the top and rosette. The ebony fingerboard features an alternate torch inlay motif in select abalone, echoed in the bridge and headstock details. A genuine mahogany neck with a GE Modified Low Oval profile and High Performance taper provides a comfortable modern feel while retaining a classic Martin character.

Highlights

• Italian Alpine spruce top with premium cocobolo back and sides
• Golden Era scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing for enhanced responsiveness
• Style 42/45 appointments with abalone pearl top and rosette
• Alternate torch inlay motif on ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Waverly gold tuners with engraved buttons

Specifications Body

• Body Shape: OM / 000 Auditorium
• Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce (Premium Grade)
• Bracing Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Bracing Pattern: Golden Era Scalloped X-Bracing, 1/4"
• Back & Sides: Cocobolo
• Binding: European Flamed Maple
• Rosette: Style 45 Black Maple Fiber with Select Abalone
• Top Pearl: Select Abalone Perimeter with Fingerboard Extension
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Finish: Gloss Body with Gloss Neck
• Top Color: Aging Toner

Neck

• Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Inlay: Alternate Torch (Select Abalone)
• Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Scale Length: 25.4"

Hardware

• Bridge: Black Ebony GE Modern Belly with Torch Inlay
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Paua
• Tuners: Waverly Gold 4062-G with Engraved Buttons
• Headplate: Cocobolo with Alternate Torch Inlay

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Miscellaneous

• Serial Number:
• Case: 5-Ply Martin Hardshell Case
• Country of Origin: USA
• Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity Included

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is North Texas’ premier dealer for Martin guitars. We work directly with Martin to design exclusive guitars and hand-select premium woods, ensuring every piece is truly special. Our instruments are professionally inspected and set up, stored in climate-controlled showrooms, and supported by a team trusted by players and collectors nationwide.